Tycon II reversible necktie

ABSTRACT

This invention concerns a necktie that is reversible and is an improvement to the existing standard necktie. This invention uses a zipper, to enable the necktie to reverse. The TYCON II uses clear thread as a fold line, or a crease, that runs vertically down the open and unzipped necktie structure and dually outlines the shape of a standard necktie. The zipper runs down the back of the necktie structure and connects the two flaps that are folded back evenly, as a result of using the clear fold lines. When this invention is unzipped and folded back, it reveals the other color or pattern. The zipper is then rejoined on the opposite side and zipped up, thus the necktie structure has been reversed and is ready to be tied and worn.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] The present invention concerns a new improved necktie that isfully reversible. There have been various neckties structures that haveimproved the standard necktie and patented in the U.S.A. before, butnone of them are believed to anticipate the functions of my new necktiestructure. A variety of necktie structures have been the subject ofearlier U.S. Patents. In my field of search of U.S. Patent Documents, Ifound no necktie structures that were similar to my invention in designor function. According to the important features of my invention the useof a Reversible Zipper to reverse a necktie structure is original in itsutility. One important feature of my new necktie structure involves areversible zipper that is flexible and durable. This inventionincorporates the use of clear or invisible thread to form a fold line ora crease that acts as an indentation to enable the TYCON II REVERSIBLENECKTIE to fold in the same place ever time it is reversed. According toanother important feature of my invention, the use of clear thread,invisible thread, or any type of thread to outline the shape of astandard necktie onto a necktie structure and by doing so enable thenecktie structure to fold in the same place every time is original inits utility. My invention is an improvement to the standard necktie inutility function and design.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] According to my present invention I have provided a necktiestructure that is unique in design and utility. The use of a zipper thatis itself reversible enables my invention to be reversed. This inventionis zipped up with the desired color or pattern facing outward, and theother pattern of color facing inwards and concealed. When it is desiredto wear the then concealed pattern or color, my invention is thenunzipped and then zipped up on the opposite side. Now the once concealedpattern of color can now be worn outward, and the once outward patternor color is now facing inward and my invention has been reversed. Oncethe inward pattern is facing outward, and my invention has been zippedup, the nametag is secured by rotating the unfastened side up andconnecting it, the TYCON II REVERSIBLE NECKTIE has been reversed and isready to be tied and worn.

[0003] Another feature of my invention concerns the use clear orinvisible thread to outline the shape of a standard necktie. The clearor invisible thread is used so that the appearance of the pattern orcolor being used is not compromised by the use of colored thread. Theclear or invisible thread also serves as a crease or fold line. Thecrease or fold line makes an indentation that enables my invention tofold in the same place every time it is reversed. Still another featureof my invention relates to the use a tab at its small end. The tab hastwo buttonholes, one on each side. A detachable nametag is also used toenable my invention to be zipped up and down without obstruction.

DECRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004]FIG. 1 is the open view of my invention when it is unzipped andopened up. It shows the indentation of the clear or invisible thread andwhere this necktie structure will fold evenly every time it is reversed.It also shows the zipper when the teeth are facing outward.

[0005]FIG. 2 shows the back view of my invention and how it looks whenit is fully assembled zipped up and has the nametag fully attached. Italso shows one side of the tab that has two buttonholes, one on the sidenot shown as well. It also shows how this invention has formed theshaped of a standard necktie by being folded on the clear or invisiblethread lines. FIG. 2 shows where the other pattern or color is seen atthe bottom and large end, where on a standard necktie, the interfacingwould appear.

[0006]FIG. 3 shows the front view of my invention when it is zipped upand ready to be tied and worn.

[0007]FIG. 4 illustrates how the two patterns or colors are facing eachother before they are sewn together; it also shows how the two sides ofthe zipper are positioned facing inwards and facing each other beforesewing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0008] According to my invention I have provided a necktie structurethat is reversible. This tie is conventional in appearance when worn,except that it has indentations that make clear fold lines that borderit when seen from front or side view. It also has a tab at its small endwith two buttonholes. My invention can be made to the standard length of60 inches or it may be made longer or shorter depending on the demand.The materials, used in my invention are the same as that used instandard neckties (examples) silk or satin; however it does not requirea lining. A nylon or plastic zipper is used to reverse this necktiestructure. The zipper runs down the center of the back of my invention.Up to one a manufacturer or wearer of my invention may save half of thespace used for storage. Once this necktie structure is ready to be tiedand worn, it is tied in the same fashion of that of a standard necktie.The nametag is detachable and may be attached by the use of but tons,clasps or Velcro. It will be obvious that I have provided a necktiestructure that enables the wearer to change tie patterns or colorswithout searching for a new necktie. A plastic or nylon ReversibleZipper is used in my invention for it flexibility and durability. Clearor invisible thread is used to make the crease or fold lines that aresewn in the center of the flattened and opened pouch in FIG. 1. Myinvention forms the shape of a standard necktie when folded back on thefold lines and zipped up. As various possible embodiments may be made inthe above invention for use for different purposes and as variouschanges might be made in the embodiments and method above set forth, itis understood that all of the above matters here set forth or shown inthe accompanying drawings are to be interpreted as illustrative and notin a limiting sense.

Cross Reference to Related Application/Field of Search: Patent Full TextAnd Image Database

[0009] U.S. Patent Documents 353486 Nov. 1886 Eschner 2/149 871569 Nov.1907 Davis 2/155 979521 Dec. 1910 Lyon 2/148 1598733 Sep. 1926 Lettre2/153 3335427 Aug. 1967 Earls 2/155 3506978 Apr. 1970 Santona 2/1565218722 Jun. 1993 Vanrlenberg 2/152

1. In a necktie structure where two different patterns or colors aresewn together into one necktie structure. When the necktie structure istied and worn only the pattern or color being worn outward is seen. Theother pattern or color is concealed inside the necktie structure, and isseen when this invention is reversed.
 2. A Reversible Zipper, Velcro orany other devise that may be used to join two sides of a necktiestructure together and separate them as will, can be used as a means toenabled this necktie structure to be reversed. Buttons or clasps canalso be used however the Reversible Zipper is the preferred method ordevise to use to reverse this invention. To reverse this my inventionthe nametag is detached on one side and swung out of the way of the lineof travel of the Reversible Zipper. The invention Reversible Zipper isthen zipped down and separated and this necktie structure is opened upand folded back to the opposite side. Once it is folded back on theopposite side the Reversible Zipper is reattached and zipped uprevealing the other pattern or color that previously was concealed onthe inside of this necktie structure. The nametag that was previously onthe inside and is now facing outward is now attached, thus my inventionis ready to be tied and worn.
 3. The reversible necktie structure inclaim 1, displays the same color or pattern on the front and back of tiewhen connected or zipped up, with the other pattern or color concealedon the inside, with the exception of the portion on the back and to thebase of the tie, where on a standard necktie the interfacing wouldappear.
 4. Clear thread is used to make a crease or fold line thatenables this invention to fold in the same place every time it isreverses. The fold line, or crease, is used as an indentation so thatthe tie sits down flat when it is reversed, and is not rounded inappearance.
 5. The clear thread in claim 5, serves as a boarder and alsoas an indentation outline that shapes this reversible necktie structurewhen worn on either side. Clear or invisible thread is used because itblends in with the fabric being used.
 6. On the back of my invention isthe nametag, which is connected by either of the following invention,Buttons, Clasps, of Velcro. The nametag is detachable and thereforeneeds to be able to be either fully detached, or for one side of it tobe detached and swung away so that the Reversible Zipper in claim 2, canbe unzipped and then zipped back up on the opposite side withoutobstruction.
 7. A thin liner may be used, but it is not necessary to useone, because this invention already has four thin layers of fabric. Thestandard necktie uses a lining that is usually thicker and heavier thanthat of the fabric itself, as a result my invention is just as thin asthe standard necktie with the exception of the Reversible Zipper used inmy invention. A plastic or nylon coil zipper is the preferred type to beused; it is lightweight and flexible. The length of my invention can belonger or shorter than the standard 60 inches.
 8. On the small end of myinvention is a tab with a buttonhole on each side that attaches to theshirt button of the person wearing this necktie structure. There aresome standard neckties that use buttonholes on the small end of the tiefor this purpose, but none of them use a tab that pivots to the movementof the person wearing the tie. The tab is connected by the use ofbuttons or clasps, which enables it to pivot from left to right. Anytype of material may be used for the tab, however thin lightweightleather is the preferred material for durability and appearance.
 9. Thisinvention is assembled by sewing two different patterns or colorstogether. The two sides are sewed with the pattern sides facing eachother. The two sides of the Reversible zipper are placed on oppositesides of the perimeter of this invention with the teeth of the zipperfacing inwards. This invention is thin assembled by sewing around theperimeter securing the two sides of the zipper that are now facinginward. When the perimeter of this invention is being sewn together thesmall end is left open. A pouch is now formed with the two sides of thezipper facing inward and the two patterns are colors to be used facingeach other. By using the opening at the small end the pouch is turnedinside out, thus the two patterns of colors are no longer facing eachother and the two sides of the Reversible Zipper are now facing outward.The outline of a standard necktie is then sewn in the center of thisnecktie structure, which now appears like a flattened pouch. Once theoutline has been sewn using clear or invisible thread this invention cannow be folded back in either direction and folding at the same placeeach time. The small end is now sewn together and a tab with abuttonhole is placed over the stitch lines with a button or clasps orany other device that may be used to attach a tab to a necktie structurewith the ability to pivot from left to right.
 10. The nametag is nowattached to this invention by the use of buttons, clasps or Velcro. Thebuttons are attached to my invention by using thread. Velcro is attachedto my invention by using buttonholes and securing it around the buttonsthat are already secured by thread. The nametag is only attached on oneend until this invention is zipped up. There is a nametag on bothpatterns. Once my invention is zipped up the nametag on the pattern orcolor to be worn is then attached at both ends. When the two sides ofthe Reversible Zipper are attached and zipped up and the name tag on thepattern of color to be worn outward is fully attached, thus the TYCONREVERSIBLE NECKTIE is now ready to be tied and worn.